labour and delivery

Hi ladies, i wonder if you could help my friend and I with some personal research! We were talking yesterday about how different our babies were in the first few weeks of their lives and we started to wonder if the labour and delivery had any affect on their temperament. I went into labour naturally and although it was painful for me my daughter was born with no intervention and I pushed her out in 35 minutes (after 23 hour labour). My friend however had to be induced twice and had an assisted delivery, ventreus, forceps and episiotomy, it was all very traumatic! My daughter seemed to cry a lot less than other friends babies, she slept well and generally seemed very content. My friend said she found the first 2 months very hard and her daughter never seemed to settle. We were wondering if how a baby enters the world would effect them, so if you don't mind telling me how your labour was and then how your baby seemed the first 2 months or so of their lives it will give us other opinions to consider!I hope this doesn't cause any offence or upset!

Hi ladies, i wonder if you could help my friend and I with some personal research! We were talking yesterday about how different our babies were in the first few weeks of their lives and we started to wonder if the labour and delivery had any affect on their temperament. I went into labour naturally and although it was painful for me my daughter was born with no intervention and I pushed her out in 35 minutes (after 23 hour labour). My friend however had to be induced twice and had an assisted delivery, ventreus, forceps and episiotomy, it was all very traumatic! My daughter seemed to cry a lot less than other friends babies, she slept well and generally seemed very content. My friend said she found the first 2 months very hard and her daughter never seemed to settle. We were wondering if how a baby enters the world would effect them, so if you don't mind telling me how your labour was and then how your baby seemed the first 2 months or so of their lives it will give us other opinions to consider!I hope this doesn't cause any offence or upset!

Very interesting theory! I was 5 days late and scheduled to be induced that Sunday night but went into labor on my own on Friday night. I had contractions for about 20 hours but only labored at the hospital for 12, and I only pushed for about 40 minutes before my angel was born. His first 2 months (and also since then) he was a very laid-back, easygoing, happy baby. He only cried when he was hungry, and even now he only cries when hungry or overtired and is happy and excited the rest of the time. I'm interested to see what others say!!

Very interesting theory! I was 5 days late and scheduled to be induced that Sunday night but went into labor on my own on Friday night. I had contractions for about 20 hours but only labored at the hospital for 12, and I only pushed for about 40 minutes before my angel was born. His first 2 months (and also since then) he was a very laid-back, easygoing, happy baby. He only cried when he was hungry, and even now he only cries when hungry or overtired and is happy and excited the rest of the time. I'm interested to see what others say!!

I was induced 6 days over , dd got stuck and was forceps delivery (I had an epi so not too traumatic!!) She had a massive hematoma on her head from being stuck, was in a harness for hip dysplacia from 3 days to 8 wks old, and was still the most placid, happy, laid back bub! Took everything in her stride, never cried, self settles and sttn with a dreamfeed at 10.30pm from 5 wks!

I was induced 6 days over , dd got stuck and was forceps delivery (I had an epi so not too traumatic!!) She had a massive hematoma on her head from being stuck, was in a harness for hip dysplacia from 3 days to 8 wks old, and was still the most placid, happy, laid back bub! Took everything in her stride, never cried, self settles and sttn with a dreamfeed at 10.30pm from 5 wks!

Had 2 cecs...2 very diff babies. Dd preg had no problems except for spotting in the first 2 months. Slept through the night from day 1. No terrible 2's or 3's. At six shes still pretty awesome. DS, my second pregnancy way differ felt sick 1st trimester, 2nd tri was tired all the time, 3rd tri my girl parts felt like they were continuously punched, plus my last week of preg my blood pressure went coocoo, & still have to take meds for it. Ds is impatient and has a lil temper on him already. He's going to be trouble! Lol

Had 2 cecs...2 very diff babies. Dd preg had no problems except for spotting in the first 2 months. Slept through the night from day 1. No terrible 2's or 3's. At six shes still pretty awesome. DS, my second pregnancy way differ felt sick 1st trimester, 2nd tri was tired all the time, 3rd tri my girl parts felt like they were continuously punched, plus my last week of preg my blood pressure went coocoo, & still have to take meds for it. Ds is impatient and has a lil temper on him already. He's going to be trouble! Lol

I was induced early at 39 weeks because my doctor thought he was going to be a very big baby and I wanted a vaginal delivery. Well long story short, I never progressed and needed a c section and he ended up being only 6 lbs 10 oz. I think if I had just waited it out and gone into labor I would have been able to deliver vaginally, but I think my dr was a little " c section happy." To answer your question, we don't really support your theory because he was a happy baby right away, very content, only cried if hungry or tired, and slept through the night by around 3 weeks.

I was induced early at 39 weeks because my doctor thought he was going to be a very big baby and I wanted a vaginal delivery. Well long story short, I never progressed and needed a c section and he ended up being only 6 lbs 10 oz. I think if I had just waited it out and gone into labor I would have been able to deliver vaginally, but I think my dr was a little " c section happy." To answer your question, we don't really support your theory because he was a happy baby right away, very content, only cried if hungry or tired, and slept through the night by around 3 weeks.

Convinced my doc gave my that inducing pill behind my back. Went into labor instantly in my 39th wk check up. He was going out of town in 2 days. Labored for 20 hrs. had a epi and pushed for 2.5 hrs. Got the c section room ready, thank our wonderful Lord, she came out as soon as he gave me a epsi. Perfect so far very laid back baby, barely cries when hungry. Dh and I joke that if I didn't have her scheduled. She forget she was hungry. And never tells me, now at 6 mths does cry when over tired, other then that sttn since 8 wks ill take 5 more like her

Convinced my doc gave my that inducing pill behind my back. Went into labor instantly in my 39th wk check up. He was going out of town in 2 days. Labored for 20 hrs. had a epi and pushed for 2.5 hrs. Got the c section room ready, thank our wonderful Lord, she came out as soon as he gave me a epsi. Perfect so far very laid back baby, barely cries when hungry. Dh and I joke that if I didn't have her scheduled. She forget she was hungry. And never tells me, now at 6 mths does cry when over tired, other then that sttn since 8 wks ill take 5 more like her

9 days late, induced at 10:30 am, 2 cm at 3:30pm, born 5:34 with 14 minutes of pushing - so had interference with induction but easy labor after - he has been a very chill baby. Cries when needs something from day 1 but otherwise happy & sttn from 7/8 weeks (midnight to 7 am)! The easy labor fits your theory - not sure if induction fits! He is a happy angel!

9 days late, induced at 10:30 am, 2 cm at 3:30pm, born 5:34 with 14 minutes of pushing - so had interference with induction but easy labor after - he has been a very chill baby. Cries when needs something from day 1 but otherwise happy & sttn from 7/8 weeks (midnight to 7 am)! The easy labor fits your theory - not sure if induction fits! He is a happy angel!

I have 4 kids, the first was induced but had a very smooth 2 and a half hour long labour and about 10 mins of pushing. He was a very high strung baby but he is autistic so that could be why. 2 and 3 are twins and were emergency c section, one was a cryer and very clingy, the other was such a mellow baby that I thought something was wrong lol. 4th was my best labour, 7 and a half hours, 4 mins of pushing, not induced, he is a great baby, not quite as mellow as the easy twin though.

I have 4 kids, the first was induced but had a very smooth 2 and a half hour long labour and about 10 mins of pushing. He was a very high strung baby but he is autistic so that could be why. 2 and 3 are twins and were emergency c section, one was a cryer and very clingy, the other was such a mellow baby that I thought something was wrong lol. 4th was my best labour, 7 and a half hours, 4 mins of pushing, not induced, he is a great baby, not quite as mellow as the easy twin though.

1 day early, epidural and pitocin after labour slowed down, 20 hrs labour at hospital, pushed for 75 mins. LO barely cried at birth (which was concerning to us, not so much the Dr) and has been a happy, easy babe.

1 day early, epidural and pitocin after labour slowed down, 20 hrs labour at hospital, pushed for 75 mins. LO barely cried at birth (which was concerning to us, not so much the Dr) and has been a happy, easy babe.

My 2 labors were nearly identical. 6 hours active labor, 15 min pushing, tore with both. Both natural. My first was high strung, colicky, and over all high need (still is :). My second was an easy newborn, sttn at 6 weeks, and is still very easy going. First was also very skinny, and this one is a chunkers. I should also add both girls. Good luck with your research.

My 2 labors were nearly identical. 6 hours active labor, 15 min pushing, tore with both. Both natural. My first was high strung, colicky, and over all high need (still is :). My second was an easy newborn, sttn at 6 weeks, and is still very easy going. First was also very skinny, and this one is a chunkers. I should also add both girls. Good luck with your research.

good theory but I don't know I have to I was induced with both I tore 3rd degree with both, my first 1 I pushed for 3 hours he was stuck. my second literally came flying out in 15 minutes. I had an epidural with both I was pretty clean stick with my first and almost with my second. with that said, my first has sensory processing disorder and is extremely hyper and developmentally delayed in a lot of ways. my little man now is 6 months he is a Cuddlebug talking up a storm ahead of schedule on most things so I don't know....

good theory but I don't know I have to I was induced with both I tore 3rd degree with both, my first 1 I pushed for 3 hours he was stuck. my second literally came flying out in 15 minutes. I had an epidural with both I was pretty clean stick with my first and almost with my second. with that said, my first has sensory processing disorder and is extremely hyper and developmentally delayed in a lot of ways. my little man now is 6 months he is a Cuddlebug talking up a storm ahead of schedule on most things so I don't know....

I had two births with no intervention in either and two different babies. First was more high strung and fussy early on, likely due to my own nervousness because she is very easy going now but has quite a temper. Second is calm and patient, no temper at all. The only common thread I've noted in mine that is different from babies I know had a surgical birth or epidurals are that my babies were very awake and alert in the first couple of days of life-drs and nurses commented on it. Now that does not mean that babies born differently are not this way, just my experience. My MIL noted that my DH, also born with no intervention was the same way but it could be coincidence. Also this is not necessarily a good thing!

I had two births with no intervention in either and two different babies. First was more high strung and fussy early on, likely due to my own nervousness because she is very easy going now but has quite a temper. Second is calm and patient, no temper at all. The only common thread I've noted in mine that is different from babies I know had a surgical birth or epidurals are that my babies were very awake and alert in the first couple of days of life-drs and nurses commented on it. Now that does not mean that babies born differently are not this way, just my experience. My MIL noted that my DH, also born with no intervention was the same way but it could be coincidence. Also this is not necessarily a good thing!

Both boys born at exactly 39 weeks. First baby early epidural, he was in a bit of distress in the end and I had a raging fever. He is the most laid back 2 year old today. :) Second birth epidural at 8 cm, meconium at birth, he is a happy 7 month old today. :)

Both boys born at exactly 39 weeks. First baby early epidural, he was in a bit of distress in the end and I had a raging fever. He is the most laid back 2 year old today. :) Second birth epidural at 8 cm, meconium at birth, he is a happy 7 month old today. :)

With DS #1 I was scheduled for an induction at 40 6/7 weeks but went into labor on my own the night before. I had an easy labor and delivery (pushed 30 something minutes). He was the most laid back baby on the face of the planet. With DS#2 I was induced at 39 5/7 weeks for low fluid. He was a super easy delivery as well (a total of 4 pushes to bring him down and out. No time to break down the bed!) He was really difficult but had horrible reflux and had a kidney infection at three weeks old (hospital for 5 days and home with a central line for antibiotics for 2 weeks, would have been 3 weeks in hospital but I'm a NICU nurse). He was in pain so it was awful the first couple of months but starting at 2-3 months he became almost as laid back as his brother and pretty much just cries when he needs something. Both were easy epidural deliveries with a bit of pitocin but no other assistance.

With DS #1 I was scheduled for an induction at 40 6/7 weeks but went into labor on my own the night before. I had an easy labor and delivery (pushed 30 something minutes). He was the most laid back baby on the face of the planet. With DS#2 I was induced at 39 5/7 weeks for low fluid. He was a super easy delivery as well (a total of 4 pushes to bring him down and out. No time to break down the bed!) He was really difficult but had horrible reflux and had a kidney infection at three weeks old (hospital for 5 days and home with a central line for antibiotics for 2 weeks, would have been 3 weeks in hospital but I'm a NICU nurse). He was in pain so it was awful the first couple of months but starting at 2-3 months he became almost as laid back as his brother and pretty much just cries when he needs something. Both were easy epidural deliveries with a bit of pitocin but no other assistance.

water broke at 23 weeks, spent 3 days on strict hospital bedrest getting magnesium to stop her from coming out. third day she was mostly out (feet first) so they gave me pitocin to start contractions (didnt have any contractions until then) and she slid the rest of the way out right after contractions started. she is VERY laid back, soothes herself, sleeps through the night, hardly ever cries.

water broke at 23 weeks, spent 3 days on strict hospital bedrest getting magnesium to stop her from coming out. third day she was mostly out (feet first) so they gave me pitocin to start contractions (didnt have any contractions until then) and she slid the rest of the way out right after contractions started. she is VERY laid back, soothes herself, sleeps through the night, hardly ever cries.

My son came 2 weeks early. My water broke at 10PM. I didn't feel contractions so at 12:30AM they gave me pictocin. I got the epidural at 6:15AM at 7cm. At 7AM they had me push and at 7:06AM he came. The first 2 months were fairly easy and went too fast IMO. I loved being pregnant and can't wait to have another baby in a few years

My son came 2 weeks early. My water broke at 10PM. I didn't feel contractions so at 12:30AM they gave me pictocin. I got the epidural at 6:15AM at 7cm. At 7AM they had me push and at 7:06AM he came. The first 2 months were fairly easy and went too fast IMO. I loved being pregnant and can't wait to have another baby in a few years

My water broke but no progression on my own so I was induced with pitocin and later received my epidural. My baby has been wonderful. The first couple months were hard because I was getting used to breastfeeding. Once I got the hang of it everything went smooth. He's an awesome sleeper and a really good baby. Only fusses when he's tired, hungry, or needs a diaper change. I got very lucky

My water broke but no progression on my own so I was induced with pitocin and later received my epidural. My baby has been wonderful. The first couple months were hard because I was getting used to breastfeeding. Once I got the hang of it everything went smooth. He's an awesome sleeper and a really good baby. Only fusses when he's tired, hungry, or needs a diaper change. I got very lucky

I had HELLP syndrome, had to be induced at 41.1, didn't use any pain meds other than gas, labored for 6 hours and pushed for two. Her heart rate started showing signs of distress so I was rushed into emergency c section. When she was born she was ashen and her body wasn't properly taking in oxygen. She was able to get it under control without the NICU team, but they had been called. When I was finished being put back together I tried nursing and she latched right away. We spent tons of time skin to skin in the first few weeks and my husband also spent a lot of time with kangaroo care too. Today my grandfather asked if she ever cries and he sees her once a week minimum. She has gone days where she only cries when she wakes at night, never any other time. She is adaptable, never makes strange, smiley, and hitting every milestone ahead of the curve. She came home from the hospital sleeping a four hour stretch during the first half of the night. I don't think delivery is as important as parents reaction to delivery. Section was my worst case scenario, but I know it was best in this situation and have no regrets. We are both very calm and laid back with her and have tons of support. She just doesn't get exposed to much stress. We nurse on demand and wear her most of the time when we are out. Just like nursing, I'd never try to take all the credit she's responsible for at least half, but even with a stressful delivery she's an amazingly easy baby. I keep looking over my shoulder because I know karma is coming.

I had HELLP syndrome, had to be induced at 41.1, didn't use any pain meds other than gas, labored for 6 hours and pushed for two. Her heart rate started showing signs of distress so I was rushed into emergency c section. When she was born she was ashen and her body wasn't properly taking in oxygen. She was able to get it under control without the NICU team, but they had been called. When I was finished being put back together I tried nursing and she latched right away. We spent tons of time skin to skin in the first few weeks and my husband also spent a lot of time with kangaroo care too. Today my grandfather asked if she ever cries and he sees her once a week minimum. She has gone days where she only cries when she wakes at night, never any other time. She is adaptable, never makes strange, smiley, and hitting every milestone ahead of the curve. She came home from the hospital sleeping a four hour stretch during the first half of the night. I don't think delivery is as important as parents reaction to delivery. Section was my worst case scenario, but I know it was best in this situation and have no regrets. We are both very calm and laid back with her and have tons of support. She just doesn't get exposed to much stress. We nurse on demand and wear her most of the time when we are out. Just like nursing, I'd never try to take all the credit she's responsible for at least half, but even with a stressful delivery she's an amazingly easy baby. I keep looking over my shoulder because I know karma is coming.

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